Overview

• During the Fox Sunday Night Football broadcast, President Kevin Warren curtly told fans "Arlington Heights is in Cook County," signaling the franchise’s firm commitment to the suburban site.
• The team says it requires a new 'megaproject' law that would freeze property taxes and allow negotiated fees in lieu of taxes to start construction this year.
• Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders have ruled out direct taxpayer subsidies but may approve infrastructure support such as roads and utilities.
• Many state lawmakers say the Bears must retire the $525 million public debt from Soldier Field’s 2003 renovation and consider community benefits before any vote.
• With the veto session running just October 14–30, Bears executives have held few meetings on Capitol Hill, leaving the two-week window to secure approval in question.